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Head of State host Golden Jaguars at State House event
Head of State, President Irfaan Ali, Minister of MCY&S Charles Ramson Jr., DoS Steve Ninvalle, NSC Chairman Kashif Mohammed along with Captain and players (seated) share photo-op with Golden Jaguars team at State House.
Kaieteur Sports – In a spirited endeavour to elevate the sports landscape in the country, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCY&S), hosted a breakfast at State House on Tuesday morning for the members of the Guyana Golden Jaguars, along with the technical staff and executives of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF).
Approximately 25 active players, as well as GFF Executives and Technical staff, participated in the event organised by President Ali. During the gathering, meaningful conversations took place with the aim of enhancing the brand and level of play in the nation.
The Head of State expressed the government’s commitment to developing sports in Guyana and pledged to collaborate with the GFF/national team to enhance their capabilities. President Ali emphasized support for training camps and assured the availability of additional resources, stating, “We will be building a new wave of energy and support around you.”
The Golden Jaguar men’s team achieved historic success in their latest outing, boasting an impressive record at the 2023-24 Concacaf Nation League Cup. They won all seven matches and secured a victory over Grenada in the Gold Cup qualifier, prevailing 5-3 in a penalty shootout. Guyana is scheduled to face Panama on June 6, 2024, in the Concacaf Qualifier on the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026, a second-round match. They also recently secured a spot in the Concacaf League B championship last June in Fort Lauderdale.
President Ali speaking with members of the Golden Jaguars team at yesterday’s breakfast meeting.
During the gathering, President Ali emphasized the importance of the team securing a World Cup berth, stating, “Football has been the leading sport in the world for as long as we could remember.” He pledged the support of the government to the GFF and the national team, easing the challenges on their journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Notably, this meeting followed an earlier engagement with the GFF in 2023, during which President Ali declared his unwavering support for the Golden Jaguars. He expressed openness to engagements surrounding the football unit and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting all sports, particularly football, in the nation. The President donated football boots to the entire team during the event.
GFF President Mr. Wayne Forde was not present at the meeting as it was informed that he is out of the country. Several officials and executives of the sport were present. Minister of Sport Charles RamsonJr., Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle, Deputy Director of Sport Franklin Wilson and National Sports Commission Chairman Kashif Muhammad among other were present.
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